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A second opinion is an evaluation by a doctor after a person has already been examined, diagnosed, or treated by another doctor.
A second opinion is not done to prove or disprove a doctor's recommendation. Rather, the purpose of getting a second opinion is to explore options, especially if a person is having difficulty choosing a treatment or if a diagnosis is unclear.
Current as of: November 14, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Catherine D. Serio PhD - Behavioral Health & Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine
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